A Brief History of Pines Lake...    In 1924 Mr. Harry Harris and his partners, Max Berger and John Ackerman, formed the Pines Lake Corporation and started to purchase parcels of land that would ultimately become the lake bottom.  Construction of the dam started in May of 1927 and was completed in October. In May of 1928 water overflowed the spillway for the first time.    The lake is approximately 1 mile long and ½ mile wide. It covers 158 acres and has a shoreline of close to five miles. The primary source of water is Haycock Brook that originates east of Berdan Avenue, flows into Pancake Hollow (now Point) Reservoir, into Lionshead Lake and finally into Pines Lake. The Lake is 20 to 30 feet deep in the main channel. Natural springs and drainage from surrounding hills provide water to the lake.    Soon after the dam was completed home construction began. However, due to the Great Depression of the 30's and the shortage of fuel and construction materials during World War II, only 150 homes had been built by 1944. Many of the homes were built using logs from a local sawmill.   The Pines Lake Association was formed to provide administrative services, recreational and social activities. Today there are approximately 770 homes within the defined geographical area of Pines Lake that are eligible for membership in the Pines Lake Association. Those of us who live at Pines Lake look upon it as an oasis surrounded by a growing township, which one-day may become a city. Pines Lake is located 21 miles from the George Washington Bridge in the northern corner of Wayne Township. It offers a vacation-like lifestyle for approximately 770 happy families. Homes range from the $400,000's to over $2,000,000. Pines Lake is 1.5 miles long with an average depth of 26 feet. Its pure waters are fed by Haycock brook, which is the overflow from the Point reservoir and from natural springs in the lakebed. Pines Lake offers a variety of activities for every age group and interest. Swimming, of course, at its three beaches, as well as sailing, tennis, and fishing. The lake is stocked yearly with game fish, and together with the usual pan fish is known to be a fisherman's paradise. Pines Lake is also home to the "Glen", 33 acres of pristine forest and brook; an area much admired by botanist from as far afield as Japan. The North Island and South Beach are the center of the many activities throughout the year. Pines Lake has an active woman's club, an award winning garden club, sailing club, tennis club and a very active senior citizen club. Pines Lake is within easy commuting distance to New York City and many world-renowned corporations make their home in and near the Wayne area. World-class shopping is also close at hand.Pines Lake Elementary School is within the lake boundaries. In addition, the Township of Wayne has two middle schools and two high schools, as well as church schools. Pines Lake- A well-kept secret. Be part of it!